Changing a variables length for text input in Captivate 6

I am using eLearning CS6 (non-subscription I believe, but no one at my office can confirm) and use a machine where all software is deployed via push from IT. The ability to check for updates has been removed from me.
I need to be able to have users enter data into the course and have it both be forwarded on to our database AND appear in later segments of the course.
I recall being able to update the TEB variable length in previous versions but can not find the option anywhere in CS6. or perhaps I'm imaging it.
I am running version 6.0.1.240 and there is no Format option in my TEB properties. I do not see alignment options, and instead see Characters as a menu above the Shadow & Reflection option.
I do know where to set the value in a text caption box. However, I seem to be limited to entering a single variable in the caption field in order for this to be option. However, there are times where we'd rather have multiple variables strung together on a single line, or a word or two of static text appearing before or after the variable.
If I want to string the user entered data from multiple variables into a single caption box there appears to be no way to change the variable's character length from 15 to a higher value.
Does anyone know of another way to work around this other than through the use of multiple caption boxes?
I've been driving myself a bit batty trying to think of a way around the 1 caption 1 variable limit...
Thanks.
Note: Please don't advise me to upgrade. I've already been told the office will not pay for an update to the software so quickly on the heels of our upgrade from CS 5.5 to CS6 (happened within a 6 month span).

15 characters is the default when you insert the variable into a text caption.  But you can set this to anything from 1 to about 250...as long as you use the Insert Variable icon in the Properties tab > Format accordion to insert the variable.  Look for the field in the dialog that allows you to specify the variable's display length.

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